Chapman Freeborn has appointed Cam Bolton-Wilson to the role of vice president of its humanitarian and government division in the Americas.
Bolton-Wilson joins Chapman Freeborn after serving for six years as a commando in the UK’s Royal Marines and eighteen years in the defence and humanitarian sectors, including senior leadership positions on location in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Yemen.
“In an increasingly uncertain world, demand from government and humanitarian sectors has steadily increased over recent years,” said Eric Erbacher, chief executive, Chapman Freeborn.
“With over twenty-four years’ experience serving in the military, conducting high threat security operations in complex and restrictive environments, Bolts was a natural fit for this role and will be key to Chapman Freeborn’s continued expansion over the coming years.”
“Having served in active conflict and disaster zones, I have seen the impact of humanitarian airlifts first-hand,” said Bolton-Wilson.
“Chapman Freeborn is an experienced and trusted partner for dozens of aid agencies, and I look forward to making sure it remains the charter broker of choice for humanitarian endeavours throughout the Americas.”
The charter broker added that it is a supporter of the United Nations World Food Programme and provides emergency airlift support, air bridges, and strategic freight hubs in times of crisis.
The appointment comes as Chapman Freeborn is on a recruitment drive. In a recent interview with Air Cargo News, Erbacher said the company has the ambition of increasing its workforce from 400 to 1,000 by 2030.
